Criminal proceedings against Österreichische Post
The Austrian data protection authority imposed an administrative fine of 18 million euros on Österreichische Post AG (Austian Postal Service) after conducting administrative fine proceedings.
Austrian DPA concluded taht Österreichische Post had violated the GDPR by processing personal data on the alleged political affinity of affected data subjects. In addition, another GDPR violation was the further processing of data on package frequency and the frequency of relocations for the purpose of direct marketing.
However, the penalty is not final, as it can be challenged before the Federal Administrative Court within four weeks after the delivery of the penalty notice.
